Can I convert my national application filed under 35 U.S.C. 371 to an application under 35 U.S.C. 111(a)?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Yes, it is possible to convert a national application filed…

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What happens if the basic national fee is not paid within 30 months from the priority date in a U.S. national stage application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. If the basic national fee is not paid within 30…

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How can a U.S. national stage application claim benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of a prior U.S. provisional application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. To claim benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of a prior U.S. provisional application in…

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How can a U.S. national stage application claim benefit under 35 U.S.C. 120 and 365(c) of a prior application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. To claim benefit under 35 U.S.C. 120 and 365(c) of a prior filed copending…

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How is the certified copy of the priority document handled in a U.S. national stage application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The certified copy of the priority document in a U.S. national stage application is…

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How does the America Invents Act (AIA) affect who can be an applicant in U.S. National Stage Applications?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The America Invents Act (AIA) significantly expanded who can be…

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